Crivitz

Crivitz is a village in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 984 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Marinette, WIMI Micropolitan Statistical Area. Crivitz was surveyed and plotted in the summer of 1883. It was named after German immigrant Frederick John Bartels, who named the settlement after his home town of Cribitz, Germany. In 1927, the village was disincorporated and became the Town of Crivtz. A ski hill called Winterset was developed in the village in 1961. In 1974, the town was again incorporated as the Village of crivitz. In the 1980s the village business district moved to U.S. Highway 141 on the eastern edge of the village, along with the inclusion of Dyer Business Park in 2005. The residential area has continued to expand both north and south between the railroad tracks and the Peshtigo River. The village currently operates under its 1974 incorporation with a Village President (executive), a Board of Trustees (legislative), and a Municipal Judge (judicial). Village operations are carried out by the Public Works Department, Water-Sewer Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and Parks Department. The town is located at 45°142N 88°025W (45.233915, -88.006955). According to the United States Census Bureau, thevillage has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km²), of which, 1.59 square miles of it is land and 0.05 square mile (0.13 km²) is water.

History

Crivitz is the primary city name, but also Beaver, Middle Inlet are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Crivitz. Crivitz was surveyed and plotted in the summer of 1883 by German immigrant Frederick John Bartels. The demographic character of the Crivitz area was shaped significantly after a typhoid epidemic in 1894, which shut down the sawmills. The local population today is predominantly Polish-American. A ski hill called Winterset was developed in Crivtz in 1961. In the 1980s the village business district moved to U.S. Highway 141 on the eastern edge of the village, along with the inclusion of Dyer Business Park in 2005. The residential area has continued to expand both north and south between the railroad tracks and the Peshtigo River. The village currently operates under its 1974 incorporation with a Village President (executive), a Board of Trustees (legislative), and a Municipal Judge (judicial). Village operations are carried out by the Public Works Department, Water-Sewer Department, Police Department, Fire Department, and Parks Department. In 1924 a devastating fire destroyed 22 buildings along the south side of Main Avenue. In 1927, the village was disincorporated and became the Town of Cribitz. In 1974 Crivitzer was once again incorporated as the Village of Cibitz, with the Village Hall at 800 Henriette Avenue. There has been no additional development in the downtown area of thevillage. The village has a population of 2,000, the majority of whom live in the residential area. The town is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.

Geography

Crivitz is located at 45°142N 88°025W (45.233915, -88.006955).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km²) of which, 1.59 square miles of it is land and 0.05square miles (0.13km²) is water. Crivitz has a population of 1,788. The village is located in the town of Vadnais, which is in the state of Wisconsin. The town's population was 1,856 in the 2010 United States Census, and 1,902 in the 2011 United States  Census Bureau reported it as 1,961. The city's population has declined from 1,981 in the 1990s to 1,897 in the 2000s, according to the Census Bureau. It is the only town in Wisconsin that has been declared a ghost town by the Census bureau in the last 20 years. It also has the highest percentage of people living in poverty, at 1.8%. The village has the lowest percentage of residents in the United States, at 0.7%. The town has a high percentage of homeownership, at 2.4%. The city has a low percentage of population, at 3.1%. The population is the lowest in the State of Wisconsin, at 4.0 square miles.

Transportation

Crivitz is served by the Crivitz Municipal Airport (FAA LID: 3D1). The city is home to the city's municipal government. The city also has a number of private businesses, including a local bank and a local hospital. The town has a population of 2,000 people. The local economy is based on the local economy, which is dominated by the local steel industry. Crivtz is also home to a large number of small businesses, such as the local bank, the local hospital, and the local post office. It has a history of being a center for the arts and culture, especially music and dance. It is also known as the birthplace of the composer Paul Schubert. It was the site of the first public radio station in the city, which was established in 1883. It also hosted a theatre company in the early 1900s, which later became part of the city council. The current mayor is a former member of the town's Chamber of Commerce and is a member of its Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The municipal government was founded in 1881. The mayor is the son of a former mayor of the same name, who was elected in 1894. The village has a long history of community involvement in local politics and is known for its cultural heritage. The area has a large Jewish community, especially in the area of the former town hall and the town center. The community has a strong tradition of German heritage, with many residents of German descent.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 984 people, 452 households, and 235 families living in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American,0.8% Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.10% of the population. The median income for a household in theVillage was $89,250, and the median income. for a family was $76,464. The per capita income for the Village was $13,405. About 12.2% of families and 16.8%. were below the poverty line, including 24.3%. of those under age 18 and 14.4. of those age 65 or over. The village is located in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, and is located on the New Hampshire Turnpike. It is located near the town of Doylestown, which is the state's second largest city. The town's population was 998 as of the 2000 census. It has a population of 984, with 533 housing units, and a population density of 618.9 inhabitants per square mile (239.0/km²) The village has a median age of 49 years, with 18.9% of residents under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20. 6% were from 25 to 44; 24.9%. were from 45 to 64; and 30.2%. were 65 or older.

Economy

The tourism industry and outdoor activities are important to the Crivitz economy. Several area businesses specialize in outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, tubing, ATV trail upkeep, and boat rental services. The town has a population of about 2,000. The city's economy is based on tourism and the outdoor activities industry. It is also based on the economy of the town's small business community. It has a low unemployment rate and a high rate of homeownership. It also has a high percentage of people who live in the town of about 1,000 people. The economy is heavily dependent on the tourism and outdoor activity industries, which are important for the city's growth. The tourism industry accounts for about 10% of the city’s economy. The fishing industry makes up about 10 percent of the economy, and the hunting industry is about 10%. The town's economy relies on the hunting and fishing industry, which is about 20% of its GDP. The area has a small percentage of the tourism industry, but it is growing at a faster rate than the rest of the U.S. and Canada. In the past three years, the town has seen an increase in the number of hunters and anglers in the area. The number of people hunting has increased by more than 20%. The city has also seen a decrease in crime, which has contributed to the growth of its tourism industry. The population has also increased by about 20%.

Notable residents

Pete Banaszak, NFL player and running back for the Oakland Raiders, lived in Crivitz briefly. Julius La Rosa, singer, lived there briefly, at the end of his life. Trixie Mattel, American drag queen, reality television personality, singer-songwriter, was also a resident of the town. Richard P. Matty, Wisconsin State Representative, also lived in the town at one time. The town is located on the shores of the Wisconsin Dells, a body of water that is part of the Dells National Wildlife Refuge. The Dells are home to a population of around 2,000. The city is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Crivitz, which was founded in 1876. The University ofWisconsin-Madison is located in the city's downtown area, and was established in 1878. The university was the first in the state to admit women into the university, and the first to offer a women's studies program. It is also the home of the U.S. Air Force Academy, which opened its doors in 1881. The U.W. State House of Representatives opened in 1883. It was the site of the first high school in Wisconsin, and later became the state's capitol, in 1894. The Wisconsin State Senate opened in 1896. The state's first state representative, Frank L. Kersten, was born in 1887. The first state senator, Richard P.-Matty, was elected in 1891.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Crivitz, Marinette County, Wisconsin = 94.4. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 60. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Crivitz = 3.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 7,997 individuals with a median age of 43.6 age the population grows by 7.41% in Crivitz, Marinette County, Wisconsin population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 594.95 residents per square mile of area. There are average 2.14 people per household in the 457 households with an average household income of $33,037 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.30% of the available work force and has dropped -4.17% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 21.36%. The number of physicians in Crivitz per 100,000 population = 145.8.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Crivitz = 30.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 43.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 109. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 188. 81 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 50, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Crivitz, Marinette County, Wisconsin which are owned by the occupant = 52.61%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 36 years with median home cost = $89,990 and home appreciation of -3.36%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $17.12 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,901 per student. There are 12.7 students for each teacher in the school, 374 students for each Librarian and 374 students for each Counselor. 4.25% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 4.91% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.19% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).